Kitchen Manager — Lead Food Quality & Team Excellence

Frasers Group; Worksop; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of tips

Staff meals

Staff discounts

Job summary

The Lion Hotel in Worksop, part of the Frasers Group, is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team and uphold exceptional food standards. You will manage stock, labor costs, and a busy service while fostering a positive kitchen culture.

Ideal candidates have previous Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Senior Sous Chef experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and thorough knowledge of food safety, allergens, and HACCP.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Senior Sous Chef role
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations within a busy hospitality environment
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Sound knowledge of food safety, allergens, and HACCP procedures
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to company standards
• Take an active role in daily food preparation and service
• Run kitchen services efficiently whilst supporting the team during busy periods
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation across all dishes
• Support menu planning, specials, and seasonal updates
• Monitor portion control, food quality, and waste management
• Ensure smooth communication between kitchen and front-of-house teams
• Recruit, train, motivate, and manage kitchen staff
• Lead by example during service periods
• Manage rotas, holiday requests, and staffing levels
• Conduct performance reviews and ongoing training
• Foster a positive, respectful, and professional working environment
• Ensure full compliance with UK food hygiene and health & safety regulations
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout all kitchen areas
• Manage HACCP procedures and kitchen documentation
• Monitor allergen procedures and food labelling compliance
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and safely operated
• Manage ordering, stock rotation, and supplier relationships
• Minimise waste and control kitchen costs effectively
• Monitor gross profit margins and labour percentages
• Complete regular stock takes and maintain accurate records

Skills

Kitchen management

Leadership

Food safety HACCP

Allergens knowledge

Communication

Time management

Job description

The Lion Hotel in Worksop, part of the Frasers Group, is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen team and uphold exceptional food standards. You will manage stock, labor costs, and a busy service while fostering a positive kitchen culture.

Ideal candidates have previous Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or Senior Sous Chef experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and thorough knowledge of food safety, allergens, and HACCP.